Job ID: TX-529210088C (95990503)
Local/Remote QA Tester with Agile, Java/AngularJS/JSP/JSF application testing, UFT, LoadRunner, SoapUI, LoadUI, Selenium, ALM, SQL, functional/performance testing, batch/web services testing, JIRA, Jama, PPM experience
Location: Austin TX (HHSC)
Duration: 5 months
Candidates must be local to State of Texas, preferably the Austin metro area. Out of State candidates are NOT permitted.
The worker may be required to work remotely at HHSC discretion, up to 100 percent of the time
Minimum Requirements:
YearsRequired/PreferredExperience
5RequiredExperience/knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of software development and the full software development life cycle (SDLC)
5RequiredExperience/knowledge of industry accepted software engineering practices and life cycle methods (Agile). Knowledge of testing principles and methodologies
5RequiredKnowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems, information technology equipment, applicable programming languages, computer hardware and software, and computer operating systems.
5RequiredExperience in analyzing requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria, and write test plans and test scenarios to validate that the requirements are met within the application and/or business processes.
4RequiredSkill analyzing software applications, defects, and business problems to draw evidence-based conclusions and devise innovative solutions
4RequiredSkill in testing enterprise applications developed using Java/J2EE, HTML5, CSS3, JQuery, AngularJS, Spring, EJB, Java Server Pages, JSF/Struts, Hibernate, JPA, JSON, XML, implemented on WebSphere/Oracle/Windows/Linux platforms
3RequiredSkill using Unified Functional Testing (UFT), LoadRunner, SoapUI, LoadUI, Selenium, Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), SQL, XML, and/or other similar tools & technologies to perform functional & performance testing
3RequiredSkill in running and creating interface files and executing functional & performance tests for batch processes and web services
3RequiredSkill in using JIRA, Jama, Product Portfolio Management (PPM) and/or other similar tools
3RequiredExperience working together with varied levels of development, testing staff, and end-users using Agile principles and methodologies
As part of HHSC IT Applications – Social Services Applications initiatives, the worker will perform the following activities to accomplish the following goals:
Performs software quality assurance, testing, and support for TIERS, YourTexasBenefits.com, YourTexasBenefits Mobile App, State Portal, Workflow Management, Eligibility Web Services, Enterprise Document Services, Enterprise Content Management, Document Center, Call Center Inquiry, and other Social Services applications.
Develop, enhance, maintain, and execute existing and new test plans and scenarios for performing software quality assurance of the various web-based J2EE/Portal applications within HHSC’s SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) platform using Agile methodologies.
As a member of the team, participate in requirements analysis, test design, test data preparation, and testing of various application components, as required.
Work with other teams as necessary to accomplish goals.
Create technical and design documentation, as required.
Employ contemporary testing methods to ensure applications function properly and without error.
Provide technical support for testing and implementation efforts.
Participate in program design, coding and test walk-through meetings to provide input regarding technical standards and customer requirements.
Other duties as assigned.
Successful candidates will require:
· Strong oral and written communication skills.
· Strong understanding and experience of fundamental programming and testing concepts in the context of Web based UI applications.
· Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in computer science, computer information systems, engineering, or management information systems is strongly preferred.